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Charlotte Pinson for Lola Haze New York based lingerie and loungewear brand Lola Haze and artist Charlotte Pinson unveiled a capsule collection in December 2008. The result of this dynamic collaboration is whimsical one-of-a-kind wearable art, priced to suit the art aficionado on a budget. The flowing silk charmeuse pieces incorporate Lola Haze's aesthetic of modern luxury with a playful twist. Designer Laura Mehlinger's soft structures give flowing form to the liquid-like paintings, and her touches of sheer chiffon detailing complement the delicacy of Pinson's brush strokes. Mehlinger says, "The element of visual surprise is an essential for Lola Haze's seasonal intimates collections. I like to integrate playful juxtapositions within the structure of the garments, for example through colorblocking or hardware mixed with silk. W orking with Charlotte has been an inspiring experience ” Pinson has personalized these lively canvases with imaginative silhouettes of cranes, sparrows and figures leaning in for a kiss. Her influences ranged from deco-oriental prints and Japanese kimonos to the lovers on the streets of New York. Pinson adds, "I'm extremely pleased with the results of the collaboration. Each design and medium lends itself so well to the other The end product is a beautiful and elegant gar. ment that both of us took great pleasure in creating. The whole process was a labor of love." Never Say Never! Setting out to create the ultimate in comfortable yet stylish thongs, Cosabella have launched their Never Say Never collection which comes in two ranges: the high rise Bootie and the low-rise Cutie, appealing lace thongs available in an array of bright colors. Achieving an extremely high level of fit and comfort, the innovation of Never Say Never is due to the fabric. Derived from an ultra soft yarn, the material lies gently on the skin. In fact the fabric is engineered from the best stretch materials so the thong fits consistently and comfortably on petite to extra large sizes – so one size truly fits all. Never Say Never are the first thongs to be completely seamless in the crotch area, without the elastic that often cuts along the crease on the inside of the thigh. The new lines will retail at leading department stores and specialty stores throughout the US. 53

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009

Cover
CONTENTS
EDITORIAL
SHOP SCOUTING WORLDWIDE - BOI’s selection from Asia to Europe
NEWER NOTABLES -Victoria’s Secret
- The Blue Corset
- Miss Lala’s Boudoir
- Harrods
- Secrets from Your Sister
- Ann Summers
BOI’S SURVEY - Weathering the storm
EXPERT - Trends to shine through economic gloom
RETAIL NEWS - Pull-In, Marlies Dekkers
FW 09/10 TRENDS - Baroque Allure
- Red Passion
- Light & Shadow
- Sweet Glamour
- Sensual Skin
TALENT - The Lake&Stars
LAUNCHING - Dietrich, Fiorucci Pin Up
- Lola Haze, Cosabella
- Parah, R Crescentini
VIEW FOR YOU
EVENT - Femmy Awards 2009, Seduction at FIT
EVENT - The 2008 Hug Awards
2008 BEST SHOP AWARDS
EXPO - Sonia Rykiel revealed
PORTRAIT - All about Jogê
- Frock Couture
THE GUEST - Elizabeth Hospodar
COVER STORY - Spotlight on Chantelle
BUSINESS NEWS
WHO’S WHO
EXCLUSIVE - Round Table
INTERVIEW - Curve takes it all
CALENDAR - Major trade fairs around the world
NETWORK EXPRESS - Network Dessous’ ten worldwide magazines
MARKET FOCUS - Russia: conquering the east
BEST SELLERS
FABRIC NEWS
FABRIC TRENDS

THE BEST OF INTIMA – 01/2009